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Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kernsy Events is a boutique events company owned and operated by Zach Kerns, an award-winning DJ known professionally as DJ Kernsy. Pulling from over 10 years of experience in the industry, Kernsy is one of the best kept secrets among close-knit circles, sought after for both his tactfully understated demeanor and his exceptional talent behind the decks. Preferring to work closely with couples one-on-one in order to best realize their personal vision, Kernsy is the ideal choice for discerning clients who value refined and tasteful settings as well as wild dance parties.

While having had the privilege to dj destination weddings across the world due to word of mouth regarding his impeccable technical skills, Kernsy makes it a point to offer top-tier service at surprisingly affordable prices, managing the perfect balance between professional and easy-going, while keeping the focus of the party on what matters most: your friends, family, and you. For memories that last a lifetime, please inquire!

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$300

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Kernsy Events

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DJ Zach received outstanding reviews for his exceptional DJ services at various weddings. Reviewers praised his professionalism, ability to read the room, and seamless coordination during ceremonies and receptions. Zach's collaborative approach, responsiveness, and understanding of different music genres were highly appreciated by couples. He was commended for his ability to keep the dance floor packed and adapt to specific preferences, making him a top choice for those seeking a stress-free and memorable wedding experience. Several guests and even music industry professionals complimented his talent and contribution to the overall success of the events.

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DJ Zach received outstanding reviews for his exceptional DJ services at various weddings. Reviewers praised his professionalism, ability to read the room, and seamless coordination during ceremonies and receptions. Zach's collaborative approach, responsiveness, and understanding of different music genres were highly appreciated by couples. He was commended for his ability to keep the dance floor packed and adapt to specific preferences, making him a top choice for those seeking a stress-free and memorable wedding experience. Several guests and even music industry professionals complimented his talent and contribution to the overall success of the events.

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Paul Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

All the stars

We can’t recommend Zach highly enough. Planning a wedding during the COVID pandemic wasn’t easy but Zach was more than flexible and accommodating with all the date changes. And when the date did finally come, he was extremely responsive to us regarding all the ceremony and reception planning and helped us with providing all the proper equipment (even some of it kind of last minute). When one of the songs we chose for the ceremony turned out to be a little too short for our procession, we let Zach know and he looped the song seamlessly to make it longer. He was punctual on the wedding day and prepared. He did a phenomenal job during the reception with the intros and announcing the toasts. And most importantly, the music he put together for the cocktail hour and reception was just top-notch. His music kept the dance floor packed from the moment the dance floor opened until the moment the reception ended. Several people mentioned to us how much they loved the music throughout the night and how good the DJ was. Do yourself a favor and book and book Zach for your event. You won’t be disappointed. We give him all the stars
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Z Z Sent on 02/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

the best DJ!

Zach was the real MVP of our wedding. He was a total pleasure to work with — attentive, completely unfussy, and musically brilliant. For one, he was punctual, generous, and proactive: at the last minute we needed him to handle the sound for our Wedding Ceremony, and he seamlessly sorted it out (he was supposed to just DJ during our evening picnic and nighttime dance party). Across the board, the sound quality was great and all the cues were hit, all with very little effort and coordination on our part.

Musically, Zach read the room impressively. We supplied him with a brief sample playlist of things we like, and he was able to find the perfect sweet spot that encompassed our more esoteric tastes and the whims of the dancefloor revelers. At least a dozen of our guests have asked for the playlist, and so many people have remarked to us about how great the DJ was.

Many of your wedding vendors may cause stress or be demanding or uncompromising. I promise, Zach will be the breeziest and impactful of everyone there to help. One might say, the music makes the party…
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 12/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Danced the night away!

We worked with DJ Zach for our October '25 wedding and we are SO glad that we did. From the planning process all the way through to our big day, Zach was easy and fun to work with! We loved his collaborative approach - he truly listened to the vibe we were trying to create and executed on it perfectly. He even helped us incorporate a drag queen and her set into our reception. Our friends and family danced the whole night and finished with a "one more song chant" at the end. If you're looking for a DJ that just "gets it", work with Zach!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Zach freaking killed it!

We had DJ Zach Kerns at our wedding and he was absolutely INCREDIBLE! The dance floor was packed all night and we got tons of compliments on him!!!

I am a bit of a self proclaimed ‘music snob’ and I had a LOT on my ‘do not play’ list and a LOT of silly details about how I wanted music to be played lol!!! My list of music requests was obnoxiously long and could probably have filled up like 5 whole weddings 🙊

Zach was literally so kind, understanding, patient with me and took all of my insane requests into consideration - and was able to navigate my excel sheet of like 18384746627281 songs with ease!!! I couldn’t have imagined the night going any better than it did. He did a perfect job.
Jonathan
Jonathan Sent on 09/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the Dance Floor Packed All Night!

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. From the very beginning, Zach made the planning process easy, listening carefully to our requests and reading the vibe we wanted for the night. On the day itself, he absolutely nailed it — the music flowed perfectly from the ceremony through to the last song, and he kept the energy high without ever feeling forced.
The dance floor was packed the entire night, which was exactly what we hoped for. Zach balanced our must-plays with great picks of his own, and the way he adapted to the crowd was spot on. We also really appreciated how professional and organized he was throughout — it let us relax and just enjoy the night knowing everything was in great hands.

So many of our guests told us how much they loved the music and the atmosphere Zach created. Thank you, Zach, for helping to make our wedding unforgettable! We’d recommend you in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a DJ who truly knows how to elevate a celebration.

- Liz & Jon
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Peter Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

We LOVED ZACH!! We were anxious about our dance floor because we wanted the music to be particular to our tastes, yet dancey and fun for everyone, all ages. To that end, Zach came highly recommended by DJ friends, with the promise that he would deliver.

Lead-up to the wedding: Zach was so, so prompt in his responses, which made him by far our easiest vendor to work with during our wedding planning. He talked a bunch with us to figure out/nail our vibe.
Night of: Zach absolutely did deliver. He created the absolute best dance floor...we and all of our guests were out dancing the entire time!! It was exactly what we wanted and more.
Fernando
Fernando Sent on 07/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10 year wedding anniversary

We hired Zach back in April to DJ for our 10th year anniversary party. We bought out a restaurant so we had the celebration split between a cocktail hour, dinner and then dancing after dinner

Zach asked us for a list of songs/playlist for our songs, and we gave him 2 sets: One for cocktail hour/dinner and one for the dancing section.

The vibes were amazing during the cocktail hour and dinner. My parents personally loved some of their very own favorites playing as we were all chatting and having dinner.

Once the dinner service ended, music transitioned into Disco/Salsa/Merengue and it was great to see our friends jumping from their chairs and into the dance floor.

We’ve heard nothing but great compliments from friends and family on the music and vibes through the night and the great pickup during the happy hour!

We’ll be forever thankful for your help in making the night a memorable one for us and our loved ones.
Inaya
Inaya Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unmatched!

Zach threw us the most magical wedding party. People keep messaging us different versions of “best wedding ever”. Others commented on how exceptional the DJing was. It was so fun, and the music was fire!
Bb
Bb Sent on 11/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DJ for wedding in upstate NY

Zach did a great job with pleasing the couple's expectations at a wedding at Gilbertsville Farmhouse. Ceremony went smoothly and dancing during reception dinner went all night. Couple very happy and what more can you ask for!
Leah
Leah Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DJ!

Zach of Kernsy Events was fantastic to work with. It’s hard to find a DJ that understands your vibe, can guide the evening, and also not be overbearing. Zach was flexible, organized, and super helpful. He assisted with multiple choreographed dance numbers, a song that I sang, and even had Turkish songs ready to play for my husband and his family. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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